- India’s first Hybrid concept Backhoe loader is powered by fuel and battery.
- Brings to the market an environment-friendly hybrid technology with various modes of charging.
- Hybridization offers increased fuel efficiency and low emissions.
- Showcases India’s first multi utility Rural Transport Vehicle (RTV) Concept.
At Escorts’ annual innovation platform, Esclusive 2019, India’s leading engineering conglomerate, Escorts Limited, announced India’s first Hybrid Concept backhoe loader, India’s first, for smarter and greener construction equipment space. Launching in the range of 50HP Engine along with Hybrid technology, which can provide up to 75HP power, the product offers exceptional overall performance with higher productivity, fuel efficiency, and convenience at reduced carbon footprints.
The machine has Regenerative Mode, which send back the energy to the battery during the excess power available in engine. It has three working modes – Hybrid, ICE-Diesel and Electric-Excavator only.
Adding to its engineering and innovation prowess, Escorts also offered a major highlight by showcasing India’s first multi-utility Rural Transport Vehicle, RTV concept named ‘Rider’ to address the required mobility in rural farming and hard terrain manoeuvring. The RTV will also enable applications in haulage, construction, agriculture produce logistics, and various other utility segments offering a payload capacity of 750 kg and an optional four-wheel drive mode.
Speaking on the occasion, Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director, Escorts Ltd. said,
“It is indeed a proud moment for Escorts to have pioneered in developing India’s first concept Hybrid Backhoe and a RTV this year. Through our focus on innovation and R&D, Escorts has always strived to make world-class technology-driven products available to the infrastructure space. These smart technology solutions are developed to cut down on emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, and boost productivity.”
About Esclusive:
Esclusive is an annual innovation platform from Escorts scheduled for September 6th every year to announce unique technology innovation and disruption in Agriculture, Construction equipment, and Railways segment. It started in 2017 with the launch of world’s first Compact Electric Tractor. The platform is attended by media, international and domestic channel, and supplier partners from 63 countries, technology partners, industrial body representatives, industry influencers, and customers.